DIY, how to build your own cantilever sliding gate (8) Mount the fencing board!

I’ve decided to decorate the sliding gate with fencing board from the very beginning. Now the posts were set, the gate was assembled, and the gate opener was installed and powered. Finally, it’s time to start mounting the fencing boards to finish this project! … continue on yu.xueming.org

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Two fencing board mounting methods that won’t work me: (Left) boards cut short and cantilever rollers exposed; (right) boards mounted flush against the pipe frames.

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DIY, how to build your own cantilever sliding gate (7) Install the gate opener

There is a wide selection of gate opener products available online or at local shop, The price would range from several hundred dollars to more than a grand. It is really hard to tell the difference by the appearance. After intensive research on reviews, I decided to purchase the ALEKO AR1450 sliding gate opener with gear rack… continue on yu.xueming.org

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AR1450, courtesy of ALEKO product.

DIY, how to build your own cantilever sliding gate (6) Run the power cord through underground conduit

Gate frame is up, now it’s time to do the electrical work. First of all, I needed to have power on the site! After searching around the house, I decided to run the power cord from my garage. I already noticed that my garage is on a 25 Amp breaker in my plan. 25 AMP should allow enough juice to flow through for the gate opener… continue one yu.xueming.org

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PVC pipe runs down from the pull box and across the yard.

DIY, how to build your own cantilever sliding gate (5) Weld the galvanized pipes into a gate frame

Welding was the only worrisome part of this project when I decided to build this cantilever gate because I never welded before, nor do I own a welding machine…continue on yu.xueming.org

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Ugly welds I did on my gate…but they joints together pretty well. Maybe not too bad for a first time welder?!

DIY, how to build your own cantilever sliding gate (4) – Notching steel tube / galvanized pipe for cheap!

After getting the posts set in the ground, it is time to assemble the gate, according to the plan…continue on yu.xueming.org

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Hole saw’s arbor guided by the pilot hole.

DIY, how to build your own cantilever sliding gate (3) – Set the post with 4″ Dia. galvanized pipe by only one man

After collecting all the necessary materials for my cantilever sliding gate project, it’s the time to start the real work! Let’s begin with setting the post… continue on yu.xueming.org

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Use nylon string and leveler to line up the holes.

 

DIY, how to build your own cantilever sliding gate (2) – Transport oversize pipes with mini van

After the plan was consolidated , the first thing I needed to do is to purchase the material. With all sorts of hardware stores around, nothing was difficult here except for 2 pieces of galvanized pipes that would be 18ft long… continue on yu.xueming.org

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DIY, how to build your own cantilever sliding gate (1) – Make a plan

In this series of posts, I will show you how to build a cantilever sliding gate from scratch. The picture below shows the before-and-after of my project… continue on yu.xueming.org

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Replace the old double wood swing gate what is manual with automatic cantilever sliding gate